This September, four local charities are joining forces to take a leap of faith and they're asking the people of Stroud to join them.

Allsorts, the Nelson Trust, The Door, and Stroud Valleys Project are seeking fundraisers with nerves of steel to take on their abseil challenge.

The quartet of charities, who share a proactive and inclusive approach to work in the Stroud community, are inviting local residents to step out over the edge of Ecotricity's headquarters and descend 50 feet to the ground.

The event is being supported by Ecotricity and sponsored by WSP Solicitors and Randall & Payne Chartered Accountants.

Entry costs £20, which helps cover the cost of putting on the event. Participants must be aged 14 years or over on September 17, and everyone who takes part is being asked to raise a minimum of £100 in sponsorship for their chosen charity.

As well as the four charities, three local businesses are also pledging their support.

Paul Sands, Ecotricity's chief growth officer, said: "It's great to be welcoming these fantastic charities to Ecotricity's home, literally scaling new heights to raise money for important causes. We're delighted to provide a 50-foot wall and plenty of applause for the intrepid participants!"

Will Abbott, Randall & Payne's head of management and business advisory service, said: "Supporting our local community is a key driver for our business. We are therefore delighted to support this super challenge that a number of our team are bravely taking the plunge to participate in."

Silas Miller, WSP Solicitors' marketing manager, said: "As a Stroud-based firm, we are very pleased to see four leading charities from the town coming together with key employers to offer this opportunity to local people. Perhaps more than ever, it is important that we pull together to achieve positive change."

Each of the four charities taking part supports Stroud's community in a different way.

Allsorts provides activities and support groups for children and young adults with additional needs and their families in Gloucestershire.

The team at the Nelson Trust believes that everyone who comes to them has the capacity to overcome addiction and trauma, to put their past behind them and enjoy lifelong recovery.

The Door supports young people and parents to overcome challenges, by providing them with a safe space to be heard and empowering them to take positive steps towards their future.

Stroud Valleys Project works with communities on a wide range of conservation and natural habitat maintenance projects.

To take part in the challenge yourself, either contact the charity you want to support directly and they will help you sign up, or visit stroudabseil.org.uk and follow the instructions.

Spaces are strictly limited and registrations close on September 3 or when all the spaces are full.